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NHL Rumors: Penguins closing in on an Erik Karlsson trade (UPDATED)

Update: The Penguins have acquired Erik Karlsson in a three-way trade with San Jose Sharks and Montreal Canadiens.

Per Penguins Press Release:

  • Pittsburgh acquires defenseman Erik Karlsson, forward Rem Pitlick, forward Dillon Hamaliuk and San Jose’s 2026 third-round draft pick.
  • San Jose acquires Pittsburgh’s 2024 first-round draft pick (top-10 protected), forward Mikael Granlund, defenseman Jan Rutta and forward Mike Hoffman.
  • Montreal acquires Pittsburgh’s 2025 second-round draft pick, defenseman Jeff Petry, goaltender Casey DeSmith and forward Nathan Legare.

The Sharks are retaining $1.